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The Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric plant — the backbone of Ecuador's power grid — will be formally accepted from Chinese builder Sinohydro by April 17, despite thousands of unfixed fissures in critical equipment. Ecuador will return roughly $200 million in guarantees. Here's why this matters for Cuenca and the risk of future blackouts.
Students from the Técnico Salesiano school in Cuenca brought home three silver medals from a national Artificial Intelligence olympiad. Not bad for a city better known for its colonial architecture than its tech scene.
The Ministry of Labor has ordered a special work schedule in Cuenca for today's Copa Sudamericana match against Santos FC. Over 200 fans gathered for a send-off and the city is draped in red. If you weren't already planning around this game, your boss just made the decision for you.
Ecuador's largest sacred music festival is happening right now in Cuenca. Over 200 artists — choral groups, soloists, and dancers — are performing free shows tonight and tomorrow night at 8 PM in the Casa de la Cultura theater. This is Foundation Week at its most beautiful.
Ecuador's monthly fuel adjustment lands on April 12 — right in the middle of Foundation Week. Extra and Ecopaís gasoline could jump to $3.03/gallon, the highest price ever for low-octane fuel in Ecuador. Here's what that means for your grocery bill, your taxi rides, and your delivery apps.
Weekend rains boosted Cuenca's river levels and there's a 70% chance of more this week. The Tomebamba is flowing at 3.69 m³/s and ETAPA says the outlook through June looks favorable. Good news for a city that was watching Mazar reservoir levels with increasing anxiety.
The International Artisan Biennial has activated across four cities in Ecuador this week, with Cuenca as a key venue. Timed perfectly with Foundation Week, it's a chance to see world-class craftsmanship alongside Cuenca's already legendary artisan tradition.
The Brazilian delegation touched down at Mariscal Lamar airport Sunday evening and fans were already there for autographs. Tomorrow at 5 PM, Deportivo Cuenca hosts Santos in the Copa Sudamericana group stage opener. Here's everything you need to know — stadium access, broadcasting, and what to expect in the city.
A late Klimowicz goal and a stoppage-time Rivero counter gave Deportivo Cuenca a massive away win at the George Capwell. The team sits 4th with 11 points — and now faces Santos FC in the Copa Sudamericana on Wednesday at home. Neymar won't be there, but road closures will.
